| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $224.32 | 3.233% | $231.5723 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.62 | 5.423% | $187.2523 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.58 | 8.464% | $154.648 | $154.65 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.46 | 9.599% | $45.4397 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.85 | 11.712% | $71.3281 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.57 | 7.635% | $22.1405 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.78 | 3.795% | $27.7963 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.18 | $740.1772 | $740.18 | $740.20 | $740.10 | |